Russell Cave National Monument

Russell Cave National Monument is an archeological site with one of the most complete records of prehistoric cultures in the Southeast. In the 1950s, archeologists uncovered a large quantity of artifacts representing 12,000 years of use in a single place. Although you cannot go in the cave, the discovered artifacts help bring to light many cultural developments of phenomenal human journeys.

Where it is

National Monument, AL.

What people do there

• Guided Tours
• Hiking
• Front-Country Hiking
• Living History
• Historic Weapons Demonstration
• Junior Ranger Program
• Wildlife Watching
• Birdwatching
• Museum Exhibits
• Shopping
• Bookstore and Park Store

Getting there

Russell Cave National Monument is located at 3729 County Road 98 in Bridgeport, Alabama. It is situated in the northeast corner of Alabama, just south of the Tennessee state line.

Weather

The weather in Bridgeport, Alabama is mild. The average temperature in the winter is in the low 50's. The average summer temperature is in the high 80's. We receive about 50 inches of rain each year. Snowfall varies, but only lasts a few days per event.

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